In 1929 F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote Ernest Hemingway that because his short stories now earned $4000 a pop he was 'an old whore' who had 'mastered the 40 positions' when 'in her youth one was enough.' But were the upwards of 180 stories he cranked out when not writing The Great Gatsby really the work of a literary prostitute selling out his talent for a fast buck? Kirk Curnutt and Robert Trogdon don't think so. Each episode they draw a random title from a hat and explore its place in Fitzgerald's career, in the magazines such as the Saturday Evening Post or Esquire where it may have appeared, and in the overall development of the American short story. Along the way, they talk literary politics, history, and gossip from the 1920s and 1930s, rediscovering the lively personalities and rivalries that tried to define the porous boundaries between commercial and artistic fiction, between the popular and the avant-garde, between the forgotten and the canonized.  more

Exploring the astonishing social, political and cultural life of the Weimar Republic. Produced by Bremner Fletcher, singer, actor and kabarett artist and obsessive lover of Weimar culture and history: http://www.bremnersings.com more

Recordings from the early 20th Century with comments.

AURN, in partnership with Flying Free Films, premieres an original, WGA scripted podcast series, 'Invisible Eagles: Bessie Coleman,' starring Oscar-nominated Quvenzhané Wallis as Bessie. Designed as an eight-episode EVENT, this 'made for podcast' project gives a dramatic account of America's first Black female pilot.Invisible Eagles: Bessie Coleman takes us around the world, from America to Europe and Africa, during the 1920's and 1930's. It's a time of the Great Depression, new technology, two world wars, and the horrors of Jim Crow. This podcast will keep you guessing about what will happen next as Bessie Coleman, one of the greatest daredevil stunt pilots in American history, takes us on the flight of our lives! more

At nearly 17, Johnnie knows love: love for his family and for his biggest passion, playing the piano. But when alcohol is outlawed, making work harder on his police officer father, life in 1920s Atlantic City isn't as simple as it used to be. With the help of some friends, both new and old, Johnnie must find his place and his voice in the sometimes dangerous world of jazz and prohibition. 'Johnnie's Song' was written by award-winning playwright DC Cathro and produced by ERALôR NFT. ERALôR is a registered business dedicated to creating nostalgic experiences, while promoting positive, human connection through vintage art, performance based storytelling, and immersive events and travel. To purchase a piece of character art from the 'Johnnie's Song' series, visit https://eralor.io or follow us on twitter, @ERALORnft. Voice Over Cast: Johnnie .... Jacob Albert Gross Clara .... Brianna Galligan Fred .... DC Cathro Della .... Amanda Tossman Winnie .... LaTasha Do'zia Dewey .... John Glymph Levi .... Marlon Wood more

A curated selection of 78rpm records from the 1920s and 30s, played as they were intended on period acoustic phonographs more